The term 'bend out of shape' is used to describe something that has been distorted or changed from its original form. The crossword solutions for this term include BUCKLE, DEFORM, WARP, GNARL, WRITHE, UPSET, MIFF, SKEW, CONTORT, and DISTORT. All of these words refer to a change in shape or form, whether it be a physical object or an idea. For example, BUCKLE implies that something has been bent or twisted, while DEFORM suggests that something has been altered in a way that is not natural or normal. Similarly, WARP implies a twisting or bending, while GNARL suggests a knotted or tangled shape. WRITHE implies a wriggling or squirming motion, while UPSET implies a disruption or disturbance. MIFF implies a feeling of annoyance or displeasure, while SKEW implies a slanting or oblique angle. CONTORT and DISTORT both imply a twisting or distorting of something, whether it be a physical object or an idea.